The 9 largest commercial construction starts of June 2024
Construction Dive
JULY 24, 2024
Total groundbreakings plummeted to kick off the summer, but included a $1.5 billion data center in Ohio and $1 billion multifamily building in Florida.
Construction Dive
JULY 24, 2024
Total groundbreakings plummeted to kick off the summer, but included a $1.5 billion data center in Ohio and $1 billion multifamily building in Florida.
Civil + Structural Engineer
JULY 24, 2024
By Ying Liu, MBA, LEED AP BD+C, Director of Strategy and Growth, Zweig Group From The Zweig Letter Five essential practices you can use to actively engage board members and forge invaluable business partners. What shapes the future of a company at the highest level? In the dynamic landscape of corporate governance, the relationship between a CEO and the board chair is pivotal.
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Construction Dive
JULY 24, 2024
Researchers at the university’s Helmet Lab are turning their attention from the gridiron to the jobsite to better understand how to mitigate head injuries at work.
Prodyogi
JULY 24, 2024
Estimation in construction is the process of predicting the cost required to complete a project. This involves determining the quantities and rates of needed resources. Accurate estimation is crucial for budgeting, planning, and managing construction projects effectively. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).
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Construction companies face shifting labor markets, volatile material pricing, and global supply chain disruptions that threaten profitability. This guide details how industry leaders are replacing outdated budgeting with incremental funding, adopting regional procurement, and using digital tools for real-time financial oversight. Learn how to deploy workforce agility, connected jobsite monitoring, automated procurement, and cost simulation models to preserve margin stability.
Construction Dive
JULY 24, 2024
Sun State Builders and Parkway Construction recently delivered the Phoenix-area manufacturing facility for the spaceflight company.
Construction Project Zone brings together the best content for construction projects from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Construction Dive
JULY 24, 2024
The funding will go toward 38 grant recipients, including entities that make low-carbon cement and study the reuse of structural steel.
The Pro Builder
JULY 24, 2024
In Q2 2024, home prices grew more than expected, but this growth is predicted to slow down. According to Fannie Mae’s Economic and Strategic Research Group, home price growth is expected to end 2024 and 2025, with respective annual rates of 6.1% and 3%. Despite a 30% increase in home listings compared to last year, activity in the housing market remains weak, as seen in the recent decline in home sales.
Construction Dive
JULY 24, 2024
The biggest contractor in the U.S. is eyeing data center and biopharma opportunities in Europe with the acquisition of an Ireland-based firm focused on tech-heavy builds.
The Pro Builder
JULY 24, 2024
Management can make or break the success of a home building company, especially in times of a weak housing market. While the housing market is currently riddled with a number of challenges, strong management skills are even more important to reduce poor performance and maximize profits. According to Builder Partnerships, a support network for builders and manufacturers, there are three strategies managers can employ to ensure their companies are responding accordingly to the market conditions at
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Construction projects are high-stakes operations where even minor inefficiencies can lead to costly delays, safety concerns, and budget overruns. Managing risk in construction has always been a challenge, but as projects grow in complexity, traditional methods no longer cut it. Enter Digital Transformation - a game changer approach that replaces inefficiency with AI-powered analytics, real-time monitoring, and automated workflows to proactively manage risk.
The Construction Index
JULY 24, 2024
The Defence Infrastructure Organisation has appointed Willmott Dixon for a £61m upgrade at Kendrew Barracks in Rutland in the East Midlands.
The Pro Builder
JULY 24, 2024
As residential construction continues to advance toward building zero-energy homes, builders are increasingly challenged to make their homes more energy efficient. The building envelope in particular is receiving a lot of attention, as it represents the front line of improving efficiency. One piece of the building envelope that has been embraced by builders is continuous insulation (CI).
The Construction Index
JULY 24, 2024
Groundforce Shorco has supplied a space and time-saving solution to a project at a Kent sewage works.
The Pro Builder
JULY 24, 2024
David Cheslock, Henry Company kcichowicz Wed, 07/24/2024 - 11:10 David Cheslock is the Product Manager for Henry and Insulfoam, a division of Carlisle Weatherproofing Technologies, a leader in building envelope products and solutions, managing the flow of water, vapor, air, and energy from foundation to roof to ensure consistent, cost-effective, and superior building performance that enhance energy efficiency and sustainability in both commercial and residential settings.
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Risk management in construction faces pressure from tighter margins, compressed timelines, and increasing complexity. This guide shows how AI strengthens project stability by predicting risks across cost, schedule, safety, supply chains, and workforce planning. AI algorithms analyze procurement data, subcontractor bids, equipment performance, and site conditions to identify potential disruptions.
New Civil Engineer
JULY 24, 2024
Magnetic resonancee testing (MRT), a technology usually used in the oil and gas sector, was used to find faults in the ropes on the Kingsferry Bridge in Kent. The post Engineers explain magnetic resonance testing used to assess Kingsferry Bridge lifting ropes appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
The Pro Builder
JULY 24, 2024
With high mortgage rates and home prices, the current U.S. housing market presents a number of challenges for first time homebuyers. However, affordability could improve for many households with the number of down payment assistance programs increasing. According to the Homeownership Program Index Report from Down Payment Resource, an organization that connects buyers with assistance programs, there are now 2,415 programs available, after 42 were added during Q2 2024.
The Construction Index
JULY 24, 2024
After a disappointing 2023, Coventry’s Deeley Group appears to be bouncing back, surfing the silver wave.
The Pro Builder
JULY 24, 2024
Sales for existing homes are on the decline, according to a recent report from the National Association of Realtors. In June, existing home sales decreased by 5.4% month-over-month to 3.89 million. Year-over-year, this trend was observed in the majority of the U.S., with sales declining in the Northeast, Midwest, and South, but staying mostly unchanged in the West.
Speaker: Abdi Ali, Sr. Lease Accounting Consultant
Join this insightful webinar with industry expert Abdi Ali, who will discuss the challenges that can arise from managing lease accounting with spreadsheets! He will share real-world examples of errors, compliance issues, and risks that may be present within your spreadsheets. Learn how these tools, while useful, can sometimes lead to inefficiencies that affect your time, resources, and peace of mind.
New Civil Engineer
JULY 24, 2024
Floating wind farms are becoming ever more viable, opening up new possibilities for renewable energy from the sea. The post How can the UK unlock floating offshore wind’s potential? appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
For Construction Pros
JULY 24, 2024
With his grandfather and father in construction, the industry was a no brainer for him
New Civil Engineer
JULY 24, 2024
Taylor Woodrow has detailed its work to use drones for bridge inspections and how it believes the benefits are a “step into the future” of bridge management. The post ‘Step into the future’: Taylor Woodrow details use of drones and automation in bridge inspection appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
CCR Magazine
JULY 24, 2024
The CEO of cloud-based construction management software maker Linarc discusses why mornings are the best time to work, taking risks are part of the experience, and why having empathy and kindness matter. What’s the most cherished item in your office? My notebooks. I usually write to flush out ideas. Revisiting my first notebook on Linarc, I see an ambitious vision for a comprehensive, integrated construction management platform and I’m proud of the significant progress we’ve made toward re
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CONSTRUCT™ by CMiC delivers structured project management built for the realities of construction. It brings together RFIs, submittals, drawings, and punch lists in a connected environment that prevents gaps in communication and documentation. Risk is managed in real-time with issue tracking, automated compliance checks, and daily journals that surface hidden patterns.
New Civil Engineer
JULY 24, 2024
A consortium of Gilkes Energy and SSE Renewables has announced plans to progress a new 1.8GW capacity pumped storage hydro scheme at Loch Fearna in Scotland’s Great Glen. The post 1.8GW pumped storage hydro project at Loch Fearna to be progressed appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Civil Engineer Blog
JULY 24, 2024
Numerous computer aided cost estimation software systems are now available. These range in sophistication from simple spreadsheet calculation software to integrated systems involving design and price negotiation over the Internet. While this software involves costs for purchase, maintenance, training and computer hardware, some significant efficiencies often result.
New Civil Engineer
JULY 24, 2024
The government’s policies on space have been criticised in a value-for-money report produced by the National Audit Office (NAO) which evaluated the work of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) and the UK Space Agency (UKSA). The post Government failure to publish space strategy implementation plan criticised by spending watchdog appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Construction Placements
JULY 24, 2024
Jeddah Tower: Exploring the Tallest Building in the World The Jeddah Tower, the world's tallest building as of 2024, exemplifies the pinnacle of modern engineering and sustainable design. Discover its construction challenges, innovative features, and profound impact on architecture and urban development. The post Jeddah Tower: Exploring the Tallest Building in the World appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.
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Grow Leads & Visibility! Contractors need more than word-of-mouth. A strong website boosts visibility, draws in leads, showcases skills, and enhances your credibility. Learn how a quality site, that is easy to manage, can set you apart from the competition, and help can take your construction business to the next level. Marketpath is a leading provider of high-quality website solutions tailored for contractors and the construction industry.
New Civil Engineer
JULY 24, 2024
The Department for Transport is not delivering funding or guidance for local roads maintenance effectively to local authorities due to large gaps in its data, according to a report from the National Audit Office (NAO). The post ‘Significant gaps’ in DfT local roads data hindering effective maintenance funding, NAO finds appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Construction News
JULY 24, 2024
A 10-year upgrade of essential services at Buckingham Palace is on track for completion within budget by 2027, despite multiple resets and practical challenges, according to the National Audit Office (NAO). Overall, the £369m Buckingham Palace reservicing programme has been managed well “and has demonstrated… The post Buckingham Palace refurb weathers challenges but risks remain appeared first on Construction News.
New Civil Engineer
JULY 24, 2024
As the once-thriving UK high street faces troubling times, our cities face growing concerns about systemic barriers to social wellbeing and equality. Applying an impact-driven, polycentric approach to urban planning can deliver more equitable and thriving neighbourhoods, enhancing community wellbeing, local economies and sustainable ways… The post Revitalising urban spaces: a collaborative approach to living well locally appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
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